COPS Monitoring, a provider of wholesale professional alarm and monitoring services based in Williamstown, N.J., announced today the promotions of Michele Beckett to vice president of accounting, and Nicole Black to vice president of finance to strengthen its accounting and finance teams.

As of February 2020, American Defense Systems will be rebranding to ONIT Home Service, encompassing multiple services under one group.

Verdafero Inc. announced the launch of a new Utility Monitoring & Analysis service module for the global commercial security monitoring market. Leveraging its expertise in utility monitoring and analytics for commercial buildings, Verdafero will now offer its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to security channel partners within the commercial property security monitoring market.

The AvantGuard mobile app is a tool for business owners and technicians to create, manage and test accounts outside the office and especially in customers’ homes.

SimpleSENCE is a feature-rich Wi-Fi sensor for detecting water leaks and freeze conditions.

The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced the addition of three new PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) to its ASAP-to-PSAP service, bringing the total number of participating jurisdictions up to 52. Bradley County, Tenn.; Virginia Beach, Va.; and, Burleson, Texas are the three latest municipalities to go live.

The Monitoring Association (TMA) and AT&T have agreed to collaborate on the verification of eligibility process that will facilitate qualified alarm companies to use FirstNet services to provide an enhanced communications experience, all in the support of the public safety mission.

The Monitoring Association [TMA] today announces the introduction of its Five Diamond Dealer Program. An extension of its prestigious Five Diamond Designation, which is the standard of excellence for the monitoring industry, the new program provides the means for TMA Five Diamond-designated alarm companies to share the benefits of its designation with key dealers. TMA is an internationally-recognized non-profit trade association whose mission is to advance the professional monitoring industry through education, advocacy, standards, and public safety relationships.   

The Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) is delighted with their recently-upgraded 3xLOGIC video surveillance system, installed and monitored by Sonitrol of Lexington, SDM’s 2018 Dealer of the Year. 

When it comes to thievery, boats have always been a primary target. Many are left unprotected dockside, and mooring or trailer storage during periods of non-usage make them extremely vulnerable targets.